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WGN Radio Duo Judy And Kathy Shut Off

Popular pair air last broadcast on Friday

By PEGGY CASSIDY
Updated 11:01 AM CST, Fri, May 22, 2009

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An unexpected announcemnet from WGN-AM radio Friday brought an end to the popular "Kathy and Judy Show," which has been on the air for 20 years.

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Trying to put a happy face on their sad news, Kathy O'Malley and Judy Markey issued a press release Friday, saying, "One of the things we've always talked about is change."  This is a change for them. 

"This was a business decision," said Tom Langmyer, VP/General Manager of WGN Radio. He added that, in a changing media climate, it's time to take the station "in a new direction." 

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First Published: May 22, 2009 11:01 AM CST

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